Although this review deals primarily with the treatment of thyroid cancer ... there is some doubt as to how iodine-131 (131 I) treatment for hyperthyroid conditions should be delivered.
A 5-year follow-up of those randomized to receive or not receive radioiodine after thyroidectomy showed nearly the same low ...
TSH stimulation that is achieved with injections of recombinant human TSH, or long-term withdrawal of thyroid hormone treatment increases iodine-131 uptake in two-thirds of patients with ...
Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess the need for postoperative radioiodine therapy among patients with low-risk thyroid cancer.
For at least 1 month prior to I-131 therapy you must not have had iodine containing preparations (certain vitamin tablets, cough mixtures and kelp tablets) or iodinated contrast agents used for X-ray ...